Call for Papers
2013 Global Conference on Business and Finance

San Jose, Costa Rica, May 28-31, 2013

You are invited to participate in The 2013 Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF) - San Jose, Costa Rica. The Conference, sponsored by The Institute for Business and Finance Research, LLC (IBFR), will be held from May 28-31, 2013 at the Wyndham Herradura San Jose.

CONFERENCE DETAILS: Costa Rica is often referred to as the Switzerland of Central America and was recently identified in an international study as the happiest place on earth. Costa Rica is a world renowned cultural and environmental destination with tremendous diversity. It has an active volcano, beautiful mountain ranges, world class beaches, abundant rainforest, and many other attractions. Many of these attractions are a day trip from the conference hotel. Visit our website at http://www.theibfr.com/costaricainfo.htm and http://www.theibfr.com/herradura.htm for additional information. A detailed call for papers is available at: http://www.theibfr.com/costarica-call.htm

PAPER SUBMISSIONS: The conference provides an excellent venue for you to present your research and receive quality feedback. Theoretical and empirical papers in all areas of finance, economics, accounting, auditing, business, marketing, management, MIS, public administration, business law, business education, agribusiness, health care administration and related fields are welcome. Case studies in all areas of business, finance and related fields are also welcome. Papers do not need to be global in nature. English and Spanish language sessions will be offered. An Internet Session will be offered for those unable to make the trip to Costa Rica.

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING: The Conference is affiliated with seven peer-reviewed journals: The International Journal of Business and Finance Research, International Journal of Management and Marketing Research, Global Journal of Business Research, Accounting and Taxation, Business Education and Accreditation, Review of Business and Finance Studies, and Revista Internacional Administracion & Finanzas. Please visit our website for journal specific distribution, indexing and ranking information, including: Cabell's Directory, Ulrich's Directory, The American Economic Association's JEL and other. Papers honored with the Outstanding Research Award at the conference will be offered publication in one of our journals. In addition, papers receiving the Best Paper in Session Award are reviewed for possible journal publication.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Submission for presentation consideration: March 15, 2013
Regular registration and Payment Receipt: March 28, 2013
Award and proceedings submissions: April 8, 2013
Final Payment Deadline: April 19, 2013
Hotel Reservations Deadline: April 22, 2013

USEFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Detailed Call for Papers: http://www.theibfr.com/costarica-call.htm
Submissions for presentation consideration: http://www.theibfr.com/cs.htm
Hotel Information: http://www.theibfr.com/herradura.htm
Registration: http://www.theibfr.com/cs.htm
Accepted forms of payment: http://www.theibfr.com/paymentmethods.htm
General inquiries: admin@theibfr.com

SUBMISSIONS FOR PRESENTATION CONSIDERATION: Submit a 200-word abstract or full paper at: http://www.theibfr.com/cs.htm. Early submissions are greatly appreciated. All submissions must be in Microsoft Word.

CONFERENCE FEES: All attending participants must register and pay the non-refundable, nontransferable registration fee. Conference registration is $340 for presenting and non-presenting attendees. The registration fee for full-time students is $310. There is an US$80 fee for each additional paper. A $50 late fee applies for registration fees received after the regular payment deadline. If your payment is not received by the final payment deadline, your participation will be cancelled. The registration form and payment methods are available at: http://www.theIBFR.com/cs.htm

SPONSORED FOOD AND BEVERAGE: During the reception, Hors d'ouevres and soft drinks will be provided by the Institute for Business and Finance Research. The networking luncheon will be sponsored by Accounting and Taxation. The award banquet will be sponsored by The International Journal of Business and Finance Research and Business Education & Accreditation. Additional luncheon and banquet tickets are available for purchase for those participants attending with a guest(s) or spouse. The price per ticket is $30. These tickets are not available to non-registered co-authors.

HOTEL INFORMATION: We encourage you to stay at the conference hotels and arrange for your lodging early. Hotel rates for the Costa Rica conference start at $110 per night. Visit our website, http://www.theibfr.com for additional information.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATIONS: Please visit our website for detailed information at: http://www.theibfr.com/costarica-call.htm